Crime
For information regarding local and national criminal news, see our latest news stories below.
Two arrested in Warden on assault charges
WARDEN — The Warden Police Department received a report of a physical fight with shots fired at the Warden City Pa…
Moses Lake man arrested for murder of grandfather
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was arrested Monday after his grandfather was found buried in a shallow grave near Stanley Road in Cascade Valley.
ACSO deputy crashes going to call for aid
OTHELLO — A reported burglary led to a damaged patrol vehicle and a trespass citation, according to a statement from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.
Digging for the truth: King Ranch owners fight claims of illegal wetlands excavation
(The Center Square) – A complex tangle of claims involving the King Ranch in Grant and Douglas counties may have an impact on more than cattle ranchers, accord…
Some GC District Court services suspended
EPHRATA — Payments due to Grant County District Court will not be processed for a few days, possibly through the end of the week, after unauthorized activity w…
GALLERY: Grant Co. justice center construction
EPHRATA – The Grant County Criminal Justice Center under construction is starting to resemble the concept art for the new facility. While landscaping and some …
Law Enforcement logs for Nov. 1, 2024
The reports below were provided by the sheriff's office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of …
New criminal justice facility designed for future needs, safety
EPHRATA – More than 60% of voters approved a three-tenths of 1% sales tax increase to help fund a new Grant County Jail in 2019. Today, that jail is being real…
Change in Moses Lake parks rules affects activity trails
MOSES LAKE — Bad behavior on the activity trails in Moses Lake can get people prohibited from their use under a revised ordinance approved by the Moses Lake Ci…
25-year-old arrested after alleged vehicle theft, crossing county lines
PASCO – Dispatch reported a pursuit with a dark-colored BMW conducted by Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Deputies heading towards Adams County. The Adams Coun…
'If you're not improving, you need to retire'
RITZVILLE — Interim Ritzville Police Department Chief Bill Benner said he thought the department’s biggest strength is its connection with the community. Benne…
High-speed chase ends in truck rolling
RITZVILLE – Friday evening, the Washington State Patrol initiated a pursuit with a red Toyota Tacoma. The vehicle was traveling southbound on Highway 395 near …
Mattawa woman dead after two-vehicle collision
MATTAWA – A 33-year-old Mattawa woman died Friday and three other people were injured from a two-vehicle collision near Mattawa Friday, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Two teens hit by suspected drunk driver
QUINCY – The Grant County Sheriff’s Office responded to a collision in the 8500 block of Road T-Northwest Monday night, according to a release from GCSO.
A cycle of abuse
MOSES LAKE — On a single day in October, the Moses Lake Police Department received 62 calls for service, according to its records. More than one in eight of th…
Grant Co. has a gang problem, but parents can protect children, police say
MOSES LAKE – Every community in the Columbia Basin is affected by gang activity to one extent or another. While recruiting efforts by gangs work to bring child…